Flex Wave Technical Manual
April 2021
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Radio Controlled Safety.................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Critical Installation Considerations ............................................................................................................... 8
2.2 General......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Persons Authorized to Operate Radio Controlled Cranes............................................................................ 8
2.4 Safety Information and Recommended Training for Radio Controlled Equipment Operators...................... 9
2.5 Transmitter Unit.......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Pre-Operation Test..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.7 Batteries ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.7.1 Changing Batteries ............................................................................................................................. 11
2.7.2 Battery Charging................................................................................................................................. 11
3 General System Information......................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 General Operation...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Transmitter ................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.1 External Illustrations ........................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Internal Illustrations ............................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Receiver ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 4Wave Receiver ................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.2 6Wave Receiver ................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3.3 8Wave Receiver ................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3.4 12Wave Receiver ............................................................................................................................... 22
3.3.5 4Wave-MRX and 6Wave-MRX........................................................................................................... 24
4 Function Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 26
4.1 Transmitter ................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version ............................................................................................................ 26
4.1.2 Display Frequency Band .................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.3 Transmitter Channel Settings ............................................................................................................. 27
4.1.4 Remote Pairing................................................................................................................................... 29
4.1.5 I-Chip .................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.1.6 Transmitter Output Power Settings .................................................................................................... 32
4.1.7 Transmitter Inactivity Timer Settings .................................................................................................. 33
4.1.8 Zero-G Sensor Settings...................................................................................................................... 33
4.1.9 Transmitter Start Function Settings .................................................................................................... 34
4.1.10 Infrared Programming......................................................................................................................... 34
4.1.11 Output Feedback Settings .................................................................................................................. 34
4.1.12 Pushbutton Function Settings............................................................................................................. 34
4.2 Receiver ..................................................................................................................................................... 53
4.2.1 Receiver Channel Settings ................................................................................................................. 53
4.2.2 Output Relay Configurations .............................................................................................................. 54
4.2.3 Dipswitch Settings .............................................................................................................................. 59
4.2.4 Jumper Settings.................................................................................................................................. 66
4.2.5 Fuse Ratings – 4/6Wave only............................................................................................................. 69
4.2.6 Voltage Settings – 8/12Wave only...................................................................................................... 69
4.2.7 Horn Installation.................................................................................................................................. 70
4.2.8 Indicator Light and Buzzer Installation on the MRX............................................................................ 70
4.2.9 Other Function Output Relays Settings .............................................................................................. 71
4.2.10 System Channels Table ..................................................................................................................... 72
5 Receiver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 76
5.1 Pre-installation Precautions........................................................................................................................ 76
5.2 Step-by-Step Installation ............................................................................................................................ 77
6 System Status Light Indications .................................................................................................................. 80
6.1 Transmitter Status Indications.................................................................................................................... 80
6.2 Receiver Status Indications........................................................................................................................ 81
6.3 Receiver Power Indications........................................................................................................................ 81
6.4 Receiver COM Indications.......................................................................................................................... 81